Showing posts with label Romance Was Born. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Romance Was Born. Show all posts

Wednesday, 10 December 2014

The Hundred Project

As those of you who follow me on Instagram will know, I've spent the past several months taking part in an Australia-wide competition run by ASOS called The Hundred Project. The project challenged University students to wear 100 different outfits over the University year and document their progress on either Twitter or Instagram using #TheHundredProject.




The incentive behind getting involved was a year-long 25% off ASOS discount code for every student who successfully shared 100 outfits, and a $250 ASOS voucher every month for a year (that's $3000!) for one lucky winner who was deemed to have demonstrated the most fashionable and creative styling throughout the project.

And guess what... I WON!!!

I'm so over the moon, it just doesn't feel real to be honest, so while I'm riding this high I'm going to shout about my success from the rooftops if you don't mind.

I've put together a little round-up of some of my favourite looks from the 100 outfits I uploaded to my Instagram for your viewing (and shopping!) pleasure, but if you want to check out all of my entries you can find them on my Instragram @outsideiscolours or search #pippa100.


Outfit 1: Top from ASOS, bag by DI$COUNT UNIVER$E, jeans by Topshop (similar available from Pretty Little Thing), and shoes by Degen from Solestruck.

Outfit 2: Hat by Frida, top by House of Cards (similar available from Motel), dress from ASOS, and shoes by House of Cards (blue available from Eclectic Ladyland).


Outfit 3: Top by House of Cards (similar available from Motel), shorts by Sunday Social, shoes by Vagabond, and bag by DI$COUNT UNIVER$E.

Outfit 4: Top by Romance Was Born, Pants by Soot, shoes from Sunday Social, and earrings from The Fleet Store.


Outfit 5: Top by House of Cards (similar available from Motel), skirt by Front Row Shop, necklace by Isobel Badin, and shoes by Topshop (similar available from ASOS).

Outfit 6: Jacket by Front Row Shop, top by Glassons, vintage skirt, bag by Oliver, and shoes by Vagabond.


Outfit 7: Top by Style Nanda, shorts by Cameo (similar available from Choies), and shoes by Degen from Solestruck.

Outfit 8: Top by Style Nanda, pants by ASOS, bag by New Look from ASOS, and shoes by Vagabond.


Outfit 9: Dress by Textile Federation x ASOS, shoes by House of Cards (blue available from Eclectic Ladyland), earrings by Marina Fini, and bag by Benji the label from The Fleet Store.

Outfit 10: Top by Kids the label, cardigan from Glassons, jeans by Boohoo (similar available by Frida), and shoes by Nike from Hype DC.


Outfit 11: Dress (worn as top) by Choies, shorts by Sunday Social, boots by Miista from Solestruck, and vintage vest.

Outfit 12: Shorts by Front Row Shop, bra by ASOS, top by ASOS, and shoes by House of Cards (blue available from Eclectic Ladyland).

The fashionable people of ASOS Australia were so impressed with my style, they got me to do a little interview with them and put together a style edit of some of my favourite pieces available on the website, and they featured the article on the women's homepage a few days ago! If that sounds like something you'd be keen to have a look at then get clicking below!

Sunday, 25 May 2014

Seeing Stars

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Although I may have taken a short blogging hiatus, my shopping addiction never sleeps. 
Over the past month I've had new purchases arriving at my doorstep almost constantly. There's just so many newbies to love!

If I had to play favourites, the two new purchases in this outfit would be pretty close to the top of my list. A 'basic' top with a little Kenzo inspired edge from Choies, and a pair of seriously bold and equally comfortable shorts by Romance Was Born

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I've been a mildly infatuated with these shorts for a while, constantly eyeing them off online, so I went a little loco when I scored them at almost half price at the recent Romance Was Born Brisbane sample sale (along with several other rare goodies)!

I can never go past the signature vibrancy and fun of Romance Was Born prints, and these shorts are twice the fun with their playful culotte-style cut, perfect for spinning!
(obviously an important attribute of all good clothing)

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Outfit Details:

Thaw hem top from Choies
Rainbow stars tuck shorts by Romance Was Born
Chelsea boots by ASOS (old season, but similar style available)

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Photos by Jacob Clarke

Thursday, 13 March 2014

Animated

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Monday night I received a parcel pick-up slip. Tuesday morning I went straight to the post office. 
With such exciting contents, I just couldn't resist taking a few snaps of my new treasure before I headed of to uni for the day.  

I bought this adorable cartoon print shirt from Front Row Shop a few weeks ago, on the very first day it went up online. The colourful little scribbles were just too much to resist! So of course I had to wear it the same day it arrived. 

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I paired it with some other equally fun items - my fave Romance Was Born shorts and another recent buy, my fab new foam sandals!
These cute flatforms have hardly left my feet since I bought them. They're a perfect match for my hair and they're just so damn comfy!

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Outfit Details:

Cartoon print shirt from Front Row Shop
Romance Was Born fantasy denim shorts available from Toyah Boutique
Hi!way foam flatforms from Sunday Social
Casio analog watch from ASOS

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Check out Front Row Shop for even more goodies in this cute print!

Thursday, 5 December 2013

Magic Mushrooms


With Brisbane's first TOPSHOP opening today, I spent this past weekend being a total fangirl. 
Twenty double passes for the launch party were up for grabs for Topshop lovers prepared to chase the promotional Topshop / Topman bus around Brisbane.
The first dedicated few to find the bus and say the codeword "P is for party" at each location scored an invite, and at the very last stop, The Brisbane Powerhouse, I was one of them!



I dressed in my best and brightest for maximum visibility to those with the power to hand out invites, which meant sporting my new Romance Was Born tee from the "Mushroom Magic" collection and these adorable new mushroom earrings!


The Magical Details:
Rainbow mandala tee by Romance Was Born
Thrifted black netball skirt (similar available from Target)
ASOS Black ankle boots (old style - similar available from ASOS)
Mushroom earrings by Marina Fini
Neoprene drawstring backpack from Triangl Swimwear
Graz x Ellery Quixote catseye sunglasses available from Eye Goodies
 


Check out my launch party pics and purchases here!

Tuesday, 19 November 2013

Sequins, Feathers, & Romance.

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I wore this outfit to my boyfriend's 21st birthday party this weekend and I think I want to wear it everyday from now on. Everything about it is just super fun. I'm in love!

My Party Outfit:

Black sequin top by Aje
Romance Was Born denim shorts from Capital L
Chunky black sandals by Vagabond (similar available from Market HQ)
 DIY pale blue marabou feather earrings (scroll down for details)

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I'm particularly in love with my new fluffy earrings which I made myself with just earring hooks, a bit of thread, and pre-made marabou feather 'puffs' (they're actually a donut shape so you can thread right through the middle) from MarabouBoa's Etsy store. Mine are in the colour 'Light Baby Blue'.

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Photos by Jacob Clarke

Tuesday, 29 October 2013

Revival

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As you may have read in my previous post, I scored this sweet little Romance Was Born embellished vest at The Diva's Wardrobe on Sunday. In the spirit of sustainable fashion, for the afternoon of shopping I'd decided to sport my favourite family hand-me-down, this gorgeous bright red leather skirt which used to belong my Aunt. I'd paired it with my all time favourite Batman crop (an oldie but a goodie), and then when I tried on the denim vest it just looked like I'd been planning the purchase all along! It was the perfect addition to my outfit (and my wardrobe). 

My Secondhand Style:
Romance Was Born cropped denim vest (old season) secondhand from The Diva's Wardrobe
Lazy Oaf Batman mesh crop top (old season) (similar available from Urban Outfitters)
Vintage red leather skirt (similar available from Nasty Gal)
Vagabond Dioon chunky black sandals (similar available from Market HQ)

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Sunday, 27 October 2013

The Diva's Wardrobe

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There's no denying shopping is my all-time favourite activity, and I love it even more when I can treat myself to super fab pieces without that omg-how-much-did-I-just-spend guilt. 
So my shopping outing to The Diva's Wardrobe today was a no-brainer!

The event held at RNA Showgrounds saw 26 Brisbane fashion-insiders aka "Divas" (including boutique owners, stylists, fashion agents, media personalities and shopaholics) selling never-been-worn and preloved favourites from their fabulous wardrobes including plenty of designer treasures!

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I managed to find a few gems for myself including this gorgeous old-season Romance Was Born cropped vest which will be the perfect summer outerwear with its cut-out back. Continuing with the keeping cool theme, I picked out a super cute Topshop sheer black mini-dress which will be amazing for the beach and the hellishly hot Brisbane summer!

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If you're a Brisbane gal like myself, check out www.divaswardrobe.com to be in the know for the next Diva's Wardrobe!